The children from Trevisker Primary School stepped back in time at Castle an Dinas (East) during their recent ‘Discovery Workshop’ and we’re thrilled to hear what a wonderful time they had!
Here’s what the students said…
“We had a brilliant time and talking about our school being near an Iron Age site was awesome.”
“Really interesting and used good ways (visuals) for us to understand how it used to look.”
“Liked the bags with the items from the Iron Age.”
Led by our Education and Outreach Manager, Caroline, the day was jam-packed with hands-on learning which included exploring the ancient hillfort, handling artefacts and reimagining the past in this archaeological landscape.
Located on the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major, Castle an Dinas is one of Cornwall’s largest and most impressive hillforts. This imposing hilltop monument dates from around the fourth to first centuries BCE.
Hillforts like this are thought to have been a focus for the community, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe, and a central place for social ceremonies, trade and ritual.
The workshop was provided free of charge as part of our Discovery Workshops Programme. This programme is part-funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund.
We offer a wide range of free and subsidised workshops at our historic sites as part of our Discovery Programme, and feedback like this shows what inspiring learning experiences they are.
Our on-site workshops are provided to schools, alternative education provision and community groups free of charge. For those struggling with the cost of petrol and vehicle hire, you can also apply for one of our transport grants to support your visit.
